Venezia Trip Overview
Step away from the tourist trail to discover Venice’s culinary history from the days when the city was a major spice trade port through to the present day. As you learn about the influence of Venice’s maritime history, learn where the locals go to eat and hear tips for Venetian dishes to try. Explore Rialto Market, and then visit a bakery, butchers and centuries-old spice shop. Cap it all with visits to renowned ‘cichetti’ bars and enjoy the Venetian take on Spanish tapas with wine.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Venezia, Italy
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Venezia, Veneto, Italy
Step away from the tourist trail to discover Venice’s culinary history from the days when the city was a major spice trade port through to the present day. As you learn about the influence of Venice’s maritime history, learn where the locals go to eat and hear tips for Venetian dishes to try. Explore Rialto Market, and then visit a bakery, butchers and centuries-old spice shop. Cap it all with visits to renowned ‘cichetti’ bars and enjoy the Venetian take on Spanish tapas with wine.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Canal Grande, 30100 Venice Italy
You will board a gondola to cross the Grand Canal to Cannaregio. Once known as the Jewish Ghetto and surrounded by walls to keep residents in, Cannaregio is a favorite among locals today for its great food scene, beautiful streets and piazzas and its much more relaxed vibe away from the tourist route.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Ponte di Rialto, Ruga degli Orefici (Rialto) San Polo, 30125 Venice Italy
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Pass By: Ca’ d’Oro, Cannaregio 3931-3932, 30121 Venice Italy
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Stop At: Mercati di Rialto, Campo della Pescaria Vicino il Ponte di Rialto, 30125 Venice Italy
We’ll start by visiting the twin hearts of Venice’s food scene; the Rialto Fruit and Vegetable Market and the Rialto Fish Market. As you peruse the overflowing aisles, your guide will explain how ancient trade routes and a strong maritime history have shaped the diets of Venetians; and how they still get the freshest fish from the Mediterranean.
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes
